Abstract
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of self-perceived musculoskeletal discomfort in the university students of Guayaquil during last year (May 2016 to May 2017), and to identify possible risk factors. The Kuorinka Nordic Questionnaire was applied to a sample of 628 students who used nine classroom furniture models used in five universities in the city. They presented a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders symptoms in the neck, back, hips and thighs. It was demonstrated that there is a relationship of dependence between these symptoms and the model of school furniture used by these students in their academic activities.
| Translated title of the contribution | Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort in University Students of Guayaquil |
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| Original language | Spanish (Ecuador) |
| State | Published - 29 Nov 2017 |
| Event | IV Congreso Internacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación para la Sociedad (CITIS 2017) - EC Duration: 29 Nov 2017 → 1 Dec 2017 https://citis.blog.ups.edu.ec/historia-del-congreso/congreso-citis-2017 |
Conference
| Conference | IV Congreso Internacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación para la Sociedad (CITIS 2017) |
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| Period | 29/11/17 → 1/12/17 |
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Keywords
- College students
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Risk factors
- School furniture
CACES Knowledge Areas
- 219A Medicine